89 still missing after Spanish flood disaster

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89 still missing after Spanish flood disaster
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89 people are still missing after the floods in Spanish Valencia, where 211 of last week's 217 deaths in connection with the storm occurred.

Nearly 15,000 people from the military and police have been deployed, announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Now, 14,898 people are working on efforts in Valencia, where most of the fatalities have been confirmed. On Saturday, the number of rescue workers was 7,300.

A relief package worth 10.6 billion euros, equivalent to approximately 120 billion kronor, is promised to help the regions recover from the disaster, announced the Prime Minister.

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